Munitions Supply Transport badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

militiaman · #1 13-03-15, 09:01 AM

Hi

Here is an interesting WW2 badge on the Aust War Memorial site (in a portrait painting). Has anyone heard about the Munitions Supply Transport service? Does anyone have any information?

Regards

Dennis

slick_mick · #2 13-03-15, 03:17 PM

I would guess they transported ammo from the Commonwealth Explosives Factory, Maribynong to other locations.

Mick

Mike Jackson · #3 13-03-15, 04:17 PM

Here's a bit of background on the WW2 munitions business in SA. Mike

http://guides.naa.gov.au/records-abo...factories.aspx

Mike Jackson · #4 13-03-15, 04:22 PM

A remarkable "uniform" for an Australian munitions worker in World War 2:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G2gXvFfSX3...War+II+(2).jpg

militiaman · #5 14-03-15, 08:44 AM

Hi Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jackson

A remarkable "uniform" for an Australian munitions worker in World War 2:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G2gXvFfSX3...War+II+(2).jpg

Isn't that the General Motors Holden logo on the lady's top pocket?

Regards

Dennis

militiaman · #6 15-03-15, 09:09 AM

Hi Mick

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick_mick

I would guess they transported ammo from the Commonwealth Explosives Factory, Maribynong to other locations.

I am not trying to pick on you or anything, but I cannot assume this obvious possibility as implied in the title. This is because the driver's vehicle is pictured in the background, and it is a staff car. This lady could be a car pool driver for the officials/workers at the munitions factory/factories. Maybe that is why she has a fancy uniform with badges?

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ART22340/

All the best

Dennis